In Your Life

Have you reached a point where you need more in your life? You have achieved much of your master plan, accommodated detours, coped when unexpected things cropped up. All those dreams and goals that were so important;’ve come to fruition and you’re now feeling ready for something fresh.

In fact, you might have started to realise that the last few years have been spent in cruise-control, comfortably meandering along. Maybe your kids have left home, your Harker Heights Wildlife Removal business runs , you have more free time, less overheads and there are no tangible challenges or goals to continue to inspire or motivate you.

You may have begun to notice in certain family members and friends that they are becoming increasingly disillusioned with their lifestyles. They may even seem bitter or antagonistic towards those friends who continue to be energetic and dynamic, who’ve introduced more into their days over time.

Seeing friends who value working, who enjoy new interests and challenges, setting themselves testing new projects can sometimes result in resentment, envy, jealousy and even prompt sarcastic comments regarding how much they do. Comments like,’in their age, their time of life why do they worry, what do they hope to achieve, why not sit back now and take it easy?’ may be heard.

But watching busy, lively friends can also inspire us to want more from life. It can motivate us to make an attempt to see the advantages in having a go. I need more in my life’. At a time like this it is great to mix with those who are demonstrating what is possible and can introduce us to a new awareness of our potential.

Don’t forget, though, that when we do compare our lives to other people’s many facets may be rather different. Most of us have our own story. What provides motivation and purpose for you may not work for another, or even be applicable. We need to nurture our own goals, find ones that sustain and meet us on our way.

Equally it is important not to be too reliant on others to keep us on track. We each have our own classes, learnings and insights to create. Yes, others may have the ability to give support but they are not likely to be heavily invested in our own life and success as we are. Expecting others to provide ongoing interest, encouragement or monitoring may ultimately result in bitterness, frustration and even the development of a possessive, co-dependent relationship.

When you want more in your life it can be useful to first take time to explore and try out new opportunities to see what best suits you. Maybe offer to help a friend, local company or charity. Volunteer and see what is involved. Give yourself a fair amount of time to get accustomed to the new requirements, routine and discipline, to become familiar with the skills needed; then you may discover the way you feel about making it more lasting.

Taking on more commitments doesn’t mean overwhelming yourself though. Pace yourself and revel in this new stage of life. Pre-determine the amount of time you can realistically afford to invest but also accept that once you make a commitment other people can come to rely on your regular input and involvement.

And remember that the longer you stay in your comfort zone the smaller it becomes. When you decide you want more in your life be enthusiastic about regularly scaring yourself a little with new experiences. It’s a terrific way to remind yourself that you’re still alive!